1. DeJohnette (For Jack DeJohnette) 2. Harumi (Dedicated to Harumi Makino Smith) 3. Celestial Sky And All The Magic: A Memorial for Lester Bowie 4. The Healer's Voyage On The Sacred River (For Malachi Favors Magoustous) 5. America’s Third Century Spiritual Awakening
A longtime dream project of Wadada Leo Smith, one of creative music’s most original voices, Tzadik is proud to present the first recording by a modern jazz supergroup. The four instrumental giants that comprise the Golden Quartet are veterans of some of the most influential bands in jazz history and here they are at the height of their powers. Five new compositions bring together lyricism, groove and fireworks in this exciting recording destined to become a classic of new jazz.
Personnel: Anthony Davis: Piano Jack DeJohnette: Drums Malachi Favors Magoustous: Bass Wadada Leo Smith: Trumpet, Flugelhorn